Henry V
by William Shakespeare, Barbara A. Mowat, Paul Werstine
Henry V by William Shakespeare, Barbara A. Mowat, Paul Werstine holds a well received rating of 3.87 out of 5, based on 29.3K reader ratings. First published in 1599. The book spans 294 pages.
About Henry V
Henry V is Shakespeare’s most famous “war play”; it includes the storied English victory over the French at Agincourt. Some of it glorifies war, especially the choruses and Henry’s speeches urging his troops into battle. But we also hear bishops conniving for war to postpone a bill that would tax the church, and soldiers expecting to reap profits from the conflict. Even in the speeches of Henry and his nobles, there are many chilling references to the human cost of war.The authoritative edition of Henry V from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers, includes:-Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play-Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play-Scene-by-scene plot summaries-A key to the play’s famous lines and phrases-An introduction to reading Shakespeare’s language-An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play-Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Library’s vast holdings of rare books-An annotated guide to further reading
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | William Shakespeare, Barbara A. Mowat, Paul Werstine |
| Published | 1599 |
| Pages | 294 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Poetry |
| Average Rating | 3.87 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 29,341 |
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What genre is Henry V?
Henry V is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Poetry. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Henry V worth reading?
Based on 29.3K reader ratings, Henry V has an average score of 3.87 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Henry V?
Henry V has 294 pages.
Who wrote Henry V?
Henry V was written by William Shakespeare, Barbara A. Mowat, Paul Werstine. It was first published in 1599.
What is the ISBN for Henry V?
The ISBN-13 for Henry V is 9780743484880.0.
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